Rapid Gender Analysis Consultant – South And Nabatieh

Overview

CARE established its presence in Lebanon in 2006 and has been actively responding to the Syrian crisis since late 2012. Over the years, CARE has played a crucial role in addressing a series of emergencies in the country, including the ongoing economic crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, the Beirut Blast, and the current war in Lebanon. Central to CARE’s mission is its commitment to placing the needs of the people it serves at the forefront by delivering innovative and impactful programs.

CARE has provided critical services across Beirut, Mount Lebanon, Akkar, North Lebanon, South Lebanon, and the Beqaa Valley, with a focus on both emergency relief and long-term development. Its projects span multiple sectors including livelihoods, food security, protection, gender equality, shelter, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). These efforts target the most vulnerable populations, including both host communities and refugees.

Looking ahead, CARE’s program strategy in Lebanon aims to strengthen and expand its emergency response and development efforts. Key areas of focus will include the provision of gender and protection services, basic assistance, food security, and livelihood support, all while adhering to a localization approach. CARE plans to maintain its presence in all regions of Lebanon by working closely with locally accepted partners to ensure sustainable and effective program delivery.

Purpose of consultancy

CARE International in Lebanon is looking to hire an individual consultant, team of consultants or firm, to conduct  a Rapid Gender Analysis (RGA) focusing on the internal displacement movement in the South, with a particular focus on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and related social norms and practices, in addition to the understanding the effect of the ongoing hostilities. An intersectional lens will be applied to the analysis, and focus will be put on capturing the lived experiences, needs and priorities of the most marginalized groups, particularly men, boys, women and girls with disabilities, migrant domestic workers, LGBTQI+ and women and girls from vulnerable Lebanese and refugee communities affected by the current crisis and recent waves of displacements.

The main objective of this consultancy is to conduct Rapid Gender Analysis applying CARE’s RGA methodology and approach and develop one RGA update report (10-15 pages). The RGA will provide a deeper understanding of potentially shifting gendered roles, evolving capacities and vulnerabilities, coping mechanisms and power relations amongst targeted affected communities.

The scope of the analysis is expected to add a primary focus on GBV, by exploring and highlighting gendered social norms and practices that contribute to increasing GBV risks, as well as Internally displaced men’s and women’s priorities and recommendations for community-based prevention and risk mitigation. Key areas of analysis should include:

Power dynamics

Gendered social norms and practices including gendered roles and division of labor

Access and control over resources (Assistance/ Protection/services etc.)

Decision-making, leadership, and participation

Distinct protection concerns, including but not limited to GBV

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

Mental Health concerns and access to services

The updated RGA will inform the design of gender and protection interventions as well as design and implementation of GBV prevention and response activities. It should therefore highlight men’s , boys’, women’s and girl’s and gender minorities aspirations and distinct priorities as well as recommendations for Gender and Protection interventions.

Consultant Profile

• At least 5 years of relevant experience, especially with NGOs and/or academic organizations, focused on gender in Lebanon.
• Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Political Science, Development Studies, or any related discipline.

Demonstrated solid understanding of gender issues in Lebanon and as they relate to the current context

Competencies

• Experience in designing, implementing, or evaluating gender programming in Lebanon.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in conducting gender analyses or research around gender, women’s rights, GBV or related subjects.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in conducting qualitative research around gender issues in Lebanon.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in designing and implementing participatory data collection exercises.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

PSEA and Child Safeguarding

CARE International in Lebanon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. CARE International in Lebanon and its employees and stakeholders abide by the CARE International Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and Child Safeguarding Policies.